ANALYZING FACTORS INFLUENCING STUDENT SATISFACTION IN MUSIC TRAINING SCHOOL: A REGRESSION-BASED APPROACH

Abstract

This study investigates the key factors influencing student satisfaction in music training schools by employing a quantitative research framework. As music education gains importance in personal development and skill acquisition, understanding the drivers of student satisfaction becomes crucial for institutional success and learner retention. A structured questionnaire was distributed to 200 students enrolled in a music training institution in China. The survey assessed five core dimensions: teacher professionalism, curriculum design, activity resources, learning motivation, and the adequacy of supporting facilities. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, and multiple linear regression. The findings reveal that curriculum design, learning motivation, and supporting facilities significantly and positively influence student satisfaction. Among these, facility adequacy emerged as the strongest predictor, followed by motivation and course design. Conversely, teacher professionalism and activity resources, though positively correlated, did not demonstrate statistically significant effects in the regression model. This suggests that in non-formal music education contexts, students may prioritize tangible learning environments and intrinsic engagement over traditional instructional credentials. This research contributes to the limited empirical literature on student satisfaction in arts education by presenting a validated regression-based model specific to music training schools. The results offer practical implications for education managers and policymakers: enhancing physical infrastructure, updating curricula to reflect contemporary musical trends, and implementing strategies that foster student motivation can substantially improve satisfaction levels. These insights support data-driven improvements in training quality and institutional effectiveness in the non-formal education sector.